The vehicle we saved from the scrapper was a $250. wreck, with floor board holes big enough to put your foot through.  The front end was rusty & twisted, the bed floor was 3/4 missing.  We did however get a 350 small block - granny 4 speed - heavy duty suspension - posi track rear along with a good solid frame.   It was the ideal project truck for its' price and drive line.

Before beginning your replacement project - be sure to allow yourself enough down time for your vehicle.   Also realize that the following instruction are basic and worked for us.  All vehicles are different and you may need to alter some of our measurements to work for you.   The following installation guide is just that - a  guide - and your install may be more difficult depending on the style, age and condition of your vehicle.   Remember, you will probably want to do frame and/or suspension work while your chassis is exposed. 

BE SURE TO TAG AND SAVE EVERYTHING.

Front End Removal
Disconnect and remove your battery - drain your coolant system - raise and remove the hood, leaving the windshield washer nozzles attached to it.  Disconnect front wiring harness from the headlights, turn signals, running lights, horn and washer bottle.   Set these on the motor or frame rails.  Remove the core support to frame rail bolts - remove the upper and lower rear fender attach bolts - also the one in each door jam.  Remove the bolts inside the rear of the wheel well that attach the wheel well to the cab.  At this point you should be able to lift off the front surround- core support - fenders - wheel wells as one piece.